Over the years, a lot of stories have circulated about celebrities and their requirements (or demands) preceding a performance. These stipulations are called a "rider," and this topic really ramped up after the Van Halen "no brown M&Ms" requirement was made public. This is also where I feel an artist's true nature is revealed. For example, Jelly Roll needs a brand new package of socks at every show. Lainey Wilson needs a kettle and box of "Throat-coat" tea. Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert admits all she needs is Cheetos and Titos. Now, compared to Justin Bieber's need for 10 luxury sedans, J-Lo's need for all-white furnishings, a single person designated to throw away Mariah Carey’s gum, as well as Prince insisting a luxury five-bedroom house be built for him near a venue, the differences are staggering. On one hand, we have sensible and rational country folks, and on the other, overinflated egos with downright ludicrous demands.

 

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Drake White and his band were involved in a very scary bus accident that sent their driver to the hospital. Pictures from the scene showed front-end damage to the bus and busted windshield. Although the "Luckiest Man" singer and his band were ultimately unharmed, they made a group decision to cancel their night's show in Albany. White apologized and thanked fans for their support. He also requested prayers for his driver's quick recovery.

 

Reba McEntire sat down with People magazine to reflect on her 50-year career. When asked if she had envisioned her current life when she signed her first music deal, the "Fancy" singer admitted "no," because her imagination just wasn’t big enough. At that time, her world view was very small, consisting mainly of ranching and rodeo. However, as she gained popularity, her sister Alice stepped up to keep her ego in check with a toilet seat cover Christmas gift that read, "The Twinkle." It was just a loving reminder to never become the pompous star, but remain a humble twinkle, no matter how far Reba's career takes her.

 

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Over the decades, plenty of country music stars have appeared in TV shows and movies. Of those, a select few went on to develop a successful second career in acting. Folks like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Trace Adkins immediately come to mind, and of course, Tim McGraw. For a better part of his professional life, McGraw has had one foot firmly planted in both music and film – flexing his acting chops in projects like "Friday Night Lights," "The Blind Side" and "1883." Reflecting on his body of work, the "Humble and Kind" singer opened up about the biggest differences between the two facets of entertainment. For instance, writing, recording and performing music offers artists little downtime, a lot of quick feedback and instant gratification (especially from fans at shows). On the flip side, actors spend a surprising amount of time waiting around on set. When a scene is finished, there are no hoots, hollers or applause and practically zero feedback as the cast and crew transition to the next set up. The 58-year-old entertainer admits those confusing and jarring aspects of filming were a tough adjustment during his earliest roles.

 

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Lainey Wilson will be making her big screen debut in the near future. The "Hang Tight Honey" singer will be appearing in her first feature film called "Reminders of Him." Although Wilson isn’t playing the lead, she does play an important role as a friend to the main character and is teased in the official trailer. The new film "Reminders of Him" is set to be released on March 13, which happens to be Friday the 13th. However, I think it is going to be the exact opposite of bad luck for our "Bell Bottom Country" girl.

 

In the immortal words of Hank Williams Sr., "We'll go honky-tonkin' 'round this town." But, I’m not talking about Nashville and the famed Lower Broadway – I'm talking Sin City. Luke Combs is the latest artist to announce he is bringing his brand of country to Las Vegas. The "Sheriff You Want To" singer is set to open a second Category 10 location next year. An official press release outlined the plans for the new event center, which will house a main dining room, multiple bars, dance floors, stages and of course, a rooftop bar. Because you can't have a bona fide self-respecting honky-tonk without one these days.

 

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The Country Music Hall of Fame has officially welcomed its class of 2025. This year's inductees included Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and music producer Tony Brown. Each new member was recognized during the medallion ceremony, where friends and family gathered to perform some of their biggest hits and shared stories from the often-bumpy road of their success. Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown were on hand to accept their medallions, while John Carter Cash and Carlene Carter stood in for their mother, Miss June, who passed away in 2003. One of the best trips down memory lane came from Peyton Manning, whose friendship with Kenny Chesney stretches back to the late 90s. At the time, Manning was the star quarterback at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and whenever a party at his apartment needed some live music, he would simply pick up the phone and call "bestie" Chesney. To be honest, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if Peyton still reaches out to Kenny for a musical favor from time to time.

 

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Ashley Cooke has always been thankful for the opportunity she’s earned, but a recent potentially deadly diagnosis has made her feel even more grateful. Over the summer, Cooke revealed she is living with Brugada syndrome. The "Your Place" singer explains the rare heart disease runs on her dad's side of the family. While the disease has no cure, Cooke isn’t letting the diagnosis slow her down. The Florida native is gearing up to release a new single called "Baby Blues" next month, followed by a trip across the pond for a handful of shows in the UK next year.

 

Country icon Mark Chestnutt has also been dealing with some health issues. After recovering from spinal and quadruple bypass surgery, the singer was feeling good enough to launch a tour. Unfortunately, Chestnutt had a small setback recently that landed in the hospital. The 62-year-old's management confirmed he was admitted and treated for low sodium and very high blood pressure. Although he had to cancel or postpone several dates on his current tour, the "Brother Jukebox" singer promises he will make it up to fans.

 

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The King of Country, George Strait, recently teased major news for 2026. Fans were given one clue about what the announcement could be – a picture of a 1998 poster featuring Strait's Chevy Truck Music Festival. Speculation has been swirling for days, but The King has finally put the rumors to rest. After nearly 30 years, The Troubadour is returning to Clemson's Memorial Stadium, (a.k.a. Death Valley) in South Carolina next May. Rounding out the exciting lineup will be Wyatt Flores and Cody Johnson.

 

Thomas Rhett and his family are mourning the devastating loss of a close family member. The "T-Shirt" singer reports the family's lab, Cash, has crossed the rainbow bridge. Rhett describes the pooch as his wife Lauren's "best friend" and was always eager to greet every new baby. Understandably, it will take some time for the 35-year-old and his family to get used to the house being a little quieter and tearfully requesting fans to give their dogs a little extra love today.

 

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Country superstar Luke Combs is not only "Back In The Saddle" on the radio, he is also planning to rock the faces of thousands of fans. Next year, the "Hurricane" singer will be kicking off the My Kinda Saturday Night tour, playing 16 dates across eight countries. Sadly, there are no Denver dates. However, Front Range fans are only a plane ride away from the next closest show in Las Vegas! Ticket information for the 2026 tour is available through Combs' official website.

 

When life hands us lemons, we could make lemonade, or choose to cut down the lemon tree and make a ton of money by selling it off piece by piece. Gavin Adcock essentially chose both options when turning his May arrest into a payday. The surly country boy started off by releasing a song called "Morning Bail." Then, he sold thousands of t-shirts featuring his mug shot. In all, he was able to net about $150,000, which was promptly used to pay off lawyer fees, court fines and ironically, a new engine for the '73 Dodge Challenger that initially got him in trouble because the old one was blown up by an impound employee who took it for joyride.

 

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After decades of engaging audiences through smoke and lights, country legend Alan Jackson will be hanging up his touring hat for good. Even though retirement is on the horizon, the 66-year-old has plans to take center stage one more time for a very special farewell. Industry friends like Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert will be joining the Country Music Hall of Famer for a night of celebration and recognition of his 40-year career. Nashville's Nissan Stadium will be hosting Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road concert June 27.

 

There is no denying Shaboozey's songs are catchy. In fact, they are so recognizable, many companies, like Domino's, are using his music in ad campaigns. The popular pizza chain confirmed the "Amen" singer was recruited for the company's first ever jingle. In the coming weeks, Shaboozey's tune will be heavily featured in new advertising, eventually leading to "Dommmino's," the jingle, being stuck in the collective minds of Americans.

 

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What do you get for a gal who has everything? Well, when you have a ride-or-die friend like Kenny Chesney, the answer is simple: music and memories. Megan Moroney gave fans a peek into her 28th birthday festivities on social media. One notable post featured the birthday girl with an acoustic guitar in her lap. In the caption, she revealed the vintage 1984 Gibson Hummingbird was given to her by bestie, Chesney. The "Tennesse Orange" singer was clearly "not okay" when she turned the guitar over and saw a personalized autograph from Dolly Parton. Needless to say, our emo-country girl was left screaming, crying and throwing up.

 

Luke Bryan and his wife are asking for prayers and recommendations after their hunting dogs, Choc and Boss, were skunked. The Bryan's first hunting trip of the season had to be cut short because of the smelly incident. Unfortunately, the two labs are temporarily banished to the backyard until the offensive odor is eliminated.

 

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